WELL-BEING

Staycations and relaxing retreats without leaving Dubai

01 THE REVAMPED CLASSIC: Fairmont The Palm

One of Dubai’s longest running hotels, the Fairmont has revitalised its fitness scene in recent months, and turned into a bona fide wellness destination. Plus, it’s got some of the most wallet-friendly room rates going for UAE residents and it’s familyfriendly too. What you get: While there’s no set wellness programme, there are loads of healthy activities to choose from including yoga (sunset and sunrise); paddleboarding; PRAMA by Pavigym, an interactive workout room; and aquabiking, to name a few. You can even try a healthy cooking class to learn the tricks of the trade for when you’re at home. For your emotional health, try adding a State Of One treatment to your spa massage – it’s a meditation session that will leave you feeling mentally refreshed.

Try it if: You want a healthy holiday that won’t break the bank. Don’t bother if: Your idea of a staycation involves doing as little as possible.

We recommend: The State Of One treatment combines a deeply relaxing aromatherapy massage with guided meditation, yogi breathing and Tibetan singing bowls. The overall effect is out-of-this-world blissful and it’s only available at the Fairmont.

How much? Rates start at Dhs585 for half board during the summer, and classes start at Dhs75 per session.

Opposite Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Tel: (04) 4573582. Taxi: Fairmont The Palm. fairmont.com